Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007. Email news tips and leads for Orange County / San Gabriel Valley to ashley.ludwig@patch.com
Prior to joining Patch, she worked as a staff writer for Southwest Riverside's Valley News Newspaper--in print and online. She was a co-founder of the southern California news conglomerate, DailySoCal.com--and prior to that, a freelance journalist for such publications as the North County Times, San Diego Union Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), and still owns the local southern California Wine Country blog: TemeculaGrapevine.com.
Ashley Ludwig has worked as a writer on the web since the late 1990s. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences.
Wife, and mother of two daughters, she is the author of multiple romantic suspense novels. www.ashleyludwig.com
The L.A. County jobless rate dropped this spring, according to reports from the EDD. Hospitality employees are preparing to return to work.
In April local police chiefs joined with the Police & Sheriff's Association in supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
In April local police chiefs joined with the Police & Sheriff's Association in supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
In April local police chiefs joined with the Police & Sheriff's Association in supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
A San Clemente man, believed to be the driver of the motorcycle in the fatal crash, is behind bars a Sheriff's Department spokesperson says.
The Dana Point teenager is competing against some of the best voices in America and has taken the country by storm with her stunning voice.
The most delicious week of the year is here in Newport Beach. Here's how to make the most out of supporting your local restaurants in 2021.
On Sunday, donate your non-expired canned goods and non-perishables to the Pavilions in Rancho Santa Margarita.
In a partnership with Albertsons, Nixon Library will dispense the coronavirus vaccinations. There are 1,50 available Pfizer appointments.
It's on, once again. The Festival of Arts announced the reopening of the Pageant of the Masters and Fine Art Show on World Art Day.
A car struck and killed a woman walking in the parking area of the Seal Beach Post Office, Wednesday.
This week, Orange County officials prepared to vaccinate anyone who is 16 & up against the coronavirus. Over 2 million have been vaccinated.
This week, Orange County officials prepared to vaccinate anyone who is 16 & up against the coronavirus. Over 2 million have been vaccinated.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.
It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.